How to travel from Enschede to Utrecht, Netherlands

The distance between Enschede and Utrecht is around 140km (87 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Enschede to Utrecht by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out UtrechtEnschede if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Utrecht Centraal.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
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Bus

Take the bus to Arnhem central train station and then to Utrecht Central Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Drive

Drive to Utrecht.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance141km (88 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Enschede and Utrecht

There are several options for getting from Enschede to Utrecht by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €19 ($19).

The distance between Enschede and Utrecht is around 140km (87 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 122km (76 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Enschede and Utrecht by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Enschede to Utrecht is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €19 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Enschede and Utrecht, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Enschede and Utrecht. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Enschede and Utrecht with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 35m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Enschede and Utrecht. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Enschede and Utrecht. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Enschede to Utrecht. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Arnhem central train station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Enschede and Utrecht. Buses run once daily and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Enschede to Utrecht. We recommend that you take the train to Utrecht Centraal. instead which will take 1h 35m.

The closest major airport to Utrecht is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Utrecht. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Enschede and Utrecht. The distance is around 141km (88 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Enschede to Utrecht is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around €19 ($19).

How do I get from Enschede to Utrecht

Compare travel optionsbetween Enschede and Utrecht

Transport options from Enschede to Utrecht
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
€19($19)
hourly140km (87 miles)
Bus
2hrs
€15($15)
once daily158km (98 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€30($30)
on demand141km (88 miles)

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Airports near Utrecht

The following major airports near Utrecht offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Utrecht
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Utrecht
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Utrecht